Steve Vinovich (born January 22, 1945) is an American actor.

Biography Vinovich was born on January 22, 1945, in Peoria, Illinois.

Vinovich has appeared in several feature films such as B.J Wert in 1987's Mannequin, and Dr. Novos in the 1994 comedy The Santa Clause. He also voiced Puffin in the 1994 animated film The Swan Princess and one of the only three actors of the original cast to reprise his role for the two direct-to-video sequels (the other two being Michelle Nicastro as Princess Odette and James Arrington as Sir Chamberlain).

He appeared in The Foreigner at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois the summer of 2013 and has appeared in Broadway shows including Waitress, All The Way, Lost in Yonkers, The Grand Tour and The Robber Bridegroom.

He is married to actress Carolyn Mignini.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1970 Weekend with the Babysitter Snitch 1971 Jennifer on My Mind Ornstein 1972 Call Her Mom Randall Feigelbaum ABC Movie of the Week1972 The Mechanic Party Guest #1 1972 The Sexpert Brain Surgeon Uncredited1980 Three's Company Ben Baxter Episode: "Jack's Graduation"1986 Seize the Day Zeigler 1986 Cheers High Sultan Episode: "Knights of the Scimitar"1987 Mannequin B.J. Wert 1988 Roseanne Bob Episode: "The Memory Game"1988 Raising Miranda Bob Hoodenpyle Regular cast, 9 episodes1988–1990 Valerie Richard TV series, 4 episodes1989 Wired Studio Executive 1990–1995 Family Matters Simon Kincaid / Master of Ceremonies TV series, 2 episodes1990 Matlock A.D.A. Eli Boward Episode: "The D.A."1990 Hollywood Boulevard II Max Miranda 1990 Awakenings Ray 1991 Guilty as Charged Slumlord 1991–1993 Sisters Rupert Coates TV series, 4 episodes1991–1994 Step by Step Leo Klemke / Mel Fensky TV series, 2 episodes1992 House IV Yardsale Man 1992 Round Trip to Heaven Melvin 1992 Married... with Children Director TV Series, 1 episode1994 I'll Do Anything Rainbow House Director 1994 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Joseph Episode: "Paradise"1994 The Swan Princess Puffin Voice1994 The Santa Clause Dr. Pete Novos 1995–2001 Touched by an Angel Dave / Roger / Ron Walker TV series, 3 episodes1997–2007 The Young and the Restless Senator Carter Bodi TV series, 5 episodes1997 The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain Puffin 1998 The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom 1999 Home Improvement Dr. Hennessy Episode: "Trouble-a-Bruin"1999 Seven Girlfriends Lisa's Husband 2000 Across the Line Mr. Randall 2000 JAG Mr. Berlin Episode: "Legacy: Part 2"2001 The Trumpet of the Swan Maurice / Ranger Voice2001 Surviving Gilligan's Island Jim Backus TV movie2001 Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge Video game, Voice2002–2008 Days of Our Lives Frederick Sykes / Ben Thompson aka Frederick Skyes / Mr. Limberg TV series, 7 episodes2003 Everybody Loves Raymond Jerry Musso Episode: "Somebody Hates Raymond"2003 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter Director Episode: "Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy"2005–2006 Malcolm in the Middle Mr. Hodges / Principal TV series, 3 episodes2006 Cold Case McDuff - 1945 Episode: "The Hen House"2008 Remarkable Power Bill 2010 Alpha and Omega Park Ranger Voice2015 The Intern Miles

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